Outpatient Therapist

Easterseals PORT Health • Whiteville, NC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Outpatient Therapist provides mental health and substance use services, conducting screenings, assessments, and evaluations and collaborating with clients, families, referral sources, clinical colleagues, and community partners. The role supports access to appropriate care and continuity of services, and includes facilitating psychotherapy and psychoeducation groups, structured activities, and family education sessions.

This is a full-time, on-site position in Whiteville, North Carolina, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The listed salary range is $55,000–$57,000, based on experience. Easterseals PORT Health provides disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia, with in-person and telehealth service delivery.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and mental health licensure required.
• Licensure as LCSW (A), LCMHC (A), or LMFT (A).
• Proficiency with EHR systems or technical savvy.
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

• Dual licensure, including LCAS (A), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive screenings, diagnostic assessments, and evaluations for individuals presenting with mental health, substance use, or psychiatric symptoms.
• Develop person-centered treatment goals and plans in collaboration with clients and families.
• Gather, document, and maintain required medical, social, and clinical information in a timely and clinically accurate manner.
• Review pre-screening information from referral sources and communicate directly with referral agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with co-workers, clinical supervisors, physicians, and community partners to determine the appropriate level of care within the service continuum.
• Serve as a liaison with local agencies, community partners, and referral networks to support client access and continuity of care.
• Facilitate psychoeducation, psychotherapy groups, structured activities, and family education sessions.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
• Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time